Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	15242
Country	United States

Received	2014-11-18 09:01
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To Make the First Decision	2014-12-26 13:31
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Revised	2015-01-25 05:02
Second Decision	2015-02-10 21:21
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-02-11 15:32
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Left ventricular assist device hemolysis leading to dysphagia
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Alexander Wuschek, Sara Iqbal, Jerry Estep, Eamonn Quigley and David Richards
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Corresponding Author	David Richards, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6560 Fannin, Suite 1160, Houston, TX 77030, United States. drichards@houstonmethodist.org
Key Words	Hemolysis; dysphagia; Esophageal spasm; Nitric oxide; Left ventricular assist device
Core Tip	Transient esophageal dysfunction, as a manifestation of gastrointestinal dysmotility, is known to occur in the setting of hemolysis. We present a case of dysphagia secondary to hemolysis caused by a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device. Our case report aims to bring this etiology of dysphagia to the attention of gastroenterologists and cardiologists to limit invasive investigations in these patients and highlight the possibility that hemolysis may serve as an early indicator of pump thrombosis and adverse outcomes.
Publish Date	2015-05-18 17:02
Citation	Wuschek A, Iqbal S, Estep J, Quigley E, Richards D. Left ventricular assist device hemolysis leading to dysphagia. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(18): 5735-5738
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i18/5735.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i18.5735

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